Joo Ha, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting

Professor Ha joins Gonzaga University from the University of San Francisco. She is passionate about teaching and is dedicated to developing business leaders with high ethical standards, grounded in Jesuit principles. Dr. Ha's academic journey is complemented...

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D. Accounting, Oklahoma State University
Master of Science in Finance, Boston College
Master of Professional Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, University of Ulsan, Korea

Professor Ha joins Gonzaga University from the University of San Francisco. She is passionate about teaching and is dedicated to developing business leaders with high ethical standards, grounded in Jesuit principles.

Dr. Ha's academic journey is complemented by her extensive teaching experience spanning over 13 years at other Jesuit institutions. She has been recognized for her outstanding research and teaching contributions, including awards for her innovative curriculum designs and excellence in both research and teaching.

Dr. Ha’s current research focuses on the impact of accounting information on capital markets, examining themes such as the information environment and financial decisions, corporate governance and risk management, market dynamics and investor behavior, and financial reporting and decision usefulness. Her research has been published in various journals, including the Review of Accounting and Finance, Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance, Journal of Business, Finance, & Accounting, Advances in Accounting, and Contemporary Accounting and Economics.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Ha enjoys reading, practicing yoga, traveling, and watching baseball and football.